Category Amateur Wrestling

275 pound Cinderella story

Penn-Trafford junior relishes his instant wrestling success By John Grupp TRIBUNE-REVIEWSunday, January 2, 2005 When Ryan Tomei decided to wrestle to stay in shape for football, he couldn’t have imagined part of his conditioning program would involve lifting big trophies.…

Gardner Returns to Competition Tonight @ Pride

Rulon Gardner returns to competition in Pride fight against Olympic judo champion on New Year’s Eve12/29/2004Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling Everybody remembers how two-time Olympic medalist Rulon Gardner left his shoes on the mat in Athens, Greece, symbolizing his retirement from amateur…

Easton walks away with 8 Manheim titles

Red Rovers manhandle field, crown 8 champs Friday, December 31, 2004 By J.F. PIRROThe Express-Times MANHEIM, Pa. — Like skilled land surveyors, each year Easton Area High’s wrestling team arrives at the Manheim Lions Holiday Tournament as it did Wednesday…